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  "id": 9122198,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia warns firms of SR100,000 fines, recruitment ban over illegal workers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/saudi-arabia-warns-firms-of-sr100-000-fines-recruitment-ban-over",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T08:07:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
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  "summary": "Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has warned businesses that employ expatriates who violate residency and labour regulations that they could face fines of up to SR100,000, a five-year recruitment ban and other penalties. The ministry said penalties also apply to establishments that allow their workers to work for themselves or for other employers, as well as those found employing workers…",
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